He also said that he and head coach Claude Julien still had to go over the game plan for this weekend’s final two games of the regular season. With Thomas scheduled to be the Bruins’ No. 1 goaltender to start the playoffs, the coach and player have to determine how much work the netminder needs before the stakes are raised.

When asked if Thomas would definitely play at least one game this weekend, Julien said “he might.”

Despite Julien’s “helpful” answer, it’s pretty obvious Thomas plans on getting in some action and attacking the record. Hasek played in 64 games that record-setting season and finished with 1,877 saves. Thomas has played 56 games and stopped 1,668 shots.

“I try not to think about it. I just try to play the game the same way I’ve played the games the whole season,” said Thomas about his approach if he gets some ice time over the weekend. “I think that’s the right way to approach it. Just knowing the right way to approach it doesn’t mean that you’re going to be able to. But that’s the goal.”

Thomas said he hasn’t figured out what number of saves and shots he has to face to clinch the record. It could be difficult if he doesn’t get enough shots and lets in a goal or two. His 30-save, two-goal performance Wednesday against the New York Islanders actually kept his save percentage exactly the same.

An awesome season for Thomas. We have such passionate fans here that sometimes a bad game here or there can leave a bad taste in our mouths. To potentially set a record for SAVE% and rival a season that Hasek had is quite an accomplishment. Lemlin would be proud.